It is irrefutable that not many senior citizens practice regular physical work-out, which medical professors highly recommend. From my perspective, this phenomenon stems from various motives and a collective effort of both doctors and the elderly’s families is imperative to motivate exercising.
Old people’s avoidance of physical activities can arise from a multitude of factors. To commence with, it is certain chronic health-related issues, which retired people invariably suffer from, that render body movement physically demanding, painful and even threatening. As an illustration, an individual who is diagnosed with arthritis could even not perform moderate exercises such as walking due to stiffness and the loss of flexibility. In addition, while some people regard physical activities as strenuous to attain its maximum efficiency, other seniors do not know how to devise an exercising plan appropriate for their conditions without external guidance. Therefore, managing everything by themselves could be off-putting for these individuals, who hope to derive simplicity and effortlessness from leisure time activities.
Therefore, I would argue that healthcare providers should cooperate with families to achieve the goals of encouraging exercises. Firstly, it should be physicians’ responsibility to discuss with old patients about their medical capabilities and tailor workout programs for them not only to reduce health risks but also boost their stamina to the fullest. A good case in point is a detailed scheme by experts for children with asthma to do regular biking in fresh air and a dustless environment. Relatives should also facilitate this process imparting general knowledge about noticeable upsides of body workout to the senior and providing guidance for them. For instance, family members can inform them of the strengthened cardiovascular system when taking a stroll and also accompany them lest the old feel discentivised due to lack of support.
In conclusion, as these people’s reluctance to do exercises can be a product of unstable health well-being and negligence of relevant knowledge, I propose that expert support from doctors and family’s provision be considered to promote physical activities among this age group.